Muni Shri 108 Vishalsagarji Maharaj-1973

Muni Shri 108 Vishal Sagarji Maharaj

The former name of Muni Shri 108 Vishal Sagarji Maharaj was Sudhir Jain. His father’s name is Shri Manakchand Jain and his mother’s name is Smt. Padmadevi Jain. He was born on 10th June 1973 in Jaipur, Rajasthan. His siblings are Shri Sunil Jain, Shri Anil Jain, Smt. Sunita Jain, and Smt. Anita Jain. He undertook the vow of Brahmacharya on 19th October 1999 (Vijaya Dashami) and later accepted the Saptam Pratima Vrat on 22nd August 2004 (Moksha Saptami). On 13th February 2005 (Basant Panchami), at Malpura, Tonk, Rajasthan, under the guidance of Acharya Shri 108 Vishad Sagarji Maharaj, he was initiated into monkhood and named Muni Shri 108 Vishal Sagarji Maharaj. Later, on 11th October 2024, at Jhansi, Madhya Pradesh, he was conferred the revered title of Sthavira Pad.
His austerities are extraordinary and inspirational. He performed 300 vandanas of the 25 Tonks of Sammed Shikharji within ten months, and at each Tonk, he completed 1008 circumambulations of every shrine, displaying unparalleled devotion. He also completed five full circumambulations of the 55 km Sammed Shikharji Hill. In addition, he undertook 1008 circumambulations at many other sacred sites, including the Shri Pushpadant Ji of Terah Panthi Kothi, Sahasrakoot Jinalaya, Chhatri of Acharya Shri Vimal Sagarji, Shri Vasupujya Ji of Champapur Tirth, Shri Mahavir Swami of Mahavirji, Shri Padmaprabhu Ji of Padmapura, Shri Adinath Ji of Adishwar Dham, Haryana, Shri Vimalnath Ji at Kampil, Shri Parshvanath Ji at Bhelupur Kashi, Shri Sheetalnath Ji at Itkhori, Shri Shambhavnath Ji at Shravasti, the altar of Shri Adinath Ji at Ayodhya, Shri Bahubali Ji of Barabanki, the Sahasrakoot Jinalaya at 30 Chaubisi in Jhansi, and the original altar at Nemawar. At each place, he recited the 1008 names of the Lord along with 1008 circumambulations, expressing the deep aspiration to become like them.
From the year 1999 to 2025, over a span of 26 years, Muni Shri practiced 50 types of religious vows related to Jain Dharma, which are as follows in sequence.
1. A total of 14 fasts of Anant Chaturdashi Vrat have been observed.
2. A total of 48 fasts of Bhaktamar Vrat have been observed.
3. A total of 24 fasts of Chauvis Tirthankar Vrat have been observed.
4. A total of 35 fasts of Namokar Vrat have been observed.
5. A total of 25 fasts of Shri Sammed Shikhar Vrat have been observed.
6. A total of 24 fasts of Laghu Samavasaran Vrat have been observed.
7. A total of 344 fasts of Chaturdashi Vrat have been observed.
8. A total of 410 fasts of Sahasranam Vrat have been observed, more remain to be performed.
9. A total of 200 fasts of Dashlakshan Vrat (10 × 20) have been observed.
10. A total of 512 fasts of Solahkaran Vrat (32 × 16) have been observed.
11. A total of 408 fasts of Ashtanhika Vrat (24 × 17) have been observed.
12. A total of 155 fasts of Meghmala Vrat (31 × 5) have been observed.
13. A total of 25 fasts of Gyan Pachisi have been observed.
14. A total of 155 fasts of Shrut Skandh Vrat (31 × 5) have been observed.
15. A total of 81 fasts of Navdevata Vrat (9 × 9) have been observed.
16. A total of 81 fasts of Navgrah Shanti Vrat (9 × 9) have been observed.
17. A total of 33 fasts of Sarva Dosh Prayaschit Vrat have been observed.
18. A total of 100 fasts of Tattvarth Sutra Vrat (10 × 10) have been observed.
19. A total of 30 fasts of Kaval Chandrayan Vrat have been observed.
20. A total of 64 fasts of Chausath Riddhi Vrat have been observed.
21. A total of 44 fasts of Kalyan Mandir Vrat have been observed.
22. A total of 720 fasts of Tees Chaubisi Vrat have been observed.
23. A total of 25 fasts of Pushpanjali Vrat have been observed.
24. A total of 28 fasts of Atthais Moolgun Vrat have been observed.
25. A total of 48 fasts of Trailokya Jinalaya Vrat have been observed.
26. A total of 24 fasts of Tirthankar Panchkalyanak Tirth Vrat have been observed.
27. A total of 20 fasts of Vidyamaan Bees Tirthankar Vrat have been observed.
28. A total of 9 fasts of Navnidhi Vrat have been observed.
29. A total of 26 fasts of Ekibhav Stotra Vrat have been observed.
30. A total of 108 fasts of Punyastrav Vrat have been observed.
31. A total of 196 fasts of Ashtami Vrat have been observed.
32. A total of 24 fasts of Taponjali Vrat have been observed.
33. A total of 170 fasts of Vrihad Samavasaran Vrat have been observed.
34. A total of 63 fasts of Jin Gun Sampatti Vrat have been observed.
35. A total of 16 fasts of Shanti Bhakti Vrat have been observed.
36. A total of 60 fasts of Laghusingh Nishkridit Vrat have been observed.
37. A total of 15 fasts of Jin Mukhavlokan Vrat have been observed.
38. A total of 72 fasts of Trikalvarti Tirthankar Vrat have been observed.
39. A total of 156 fasts of Karmdahan Vrat have been observed.
40. A total of 84 fasts of Ekavali Vrat have been observed.
41. A total of 78 fasts of Jambudweep Vrat have been observed.
42. A total of 13 fasts of Terah Dweep Jinalaya Vrat have been observed.
43. A total of 48 fasts of Gandhar Valay Vrat have been observed.
44. A total of 7 fasts of Sapt Rishi Vrat have been observed.
45. A total of 7 fasts of Sapt Param Sthan Vrat have been observed.
46. A total of 424 fasts of Charitra Shuddhi Vrat have been observed, more are ongoing in sequence.
47. A total of 9 fasts of Nav Labdhi Vrat have been observed.
48. A total of 8 fasts of Purandar Vrat have been observed.
49. A total of 8 fasts of Sarvarth Siddhi Vrat have been observed.
50. A total of 50 fasts of Shadkhandagam Vrat have been observed, more are ongoing in sequence.
In the span of 26 years, by observing discipline and restraint, a total of 5,325 fasts of 51 different types of vows were undertaken, accomplishing a remarkable feat.

- Between the years 2005 and 2025, Muni Shri, enduring various afflictions and hardships (upsarga–parishaha), performed severe austerities such as prolonged fasts, standing continuously for many hours in the Khadgasana posture, practicing rigorous bodily mortification, deep meditation, chanting, and other spiritual disciplines at the following places.

-Between the years 2005 and 2025, Muni Shri, remaining continuously seated in Padmasana and Sukhasana postures at one place, performed practices of chanting, penance, and meditation at the following locations.

2025 Chaturmas

In Indore’s Sudama Nagar, as part of the Chaturmas observance, the revered Acharya Shri 108 Vishad Sagar Ji Maharaj is presently staying with his spiritual group. Among his accompanying saints, senior monk Muni Shri 108 Vishal Sagar Ji Maharaj is engaged in a remarkable spiritual practice of Trikaal Chaubisi Vrat-Upvas (fasting three times a day) continuously for 72 days.
Ongoing Renunciation Includes:
He has completely renounced: All types of grains like wheat, rice, chickpeas, green gram, etc. All varieties of fruits, Green vegetables, Spices and chilies All six tastes including ghee, salt, milk, sugar powder (boora), oil, curd, Dry fruits like cashews, dates, walnuts, fox nuts (makhana), etc. Deep Austerity: Even after undergoing 48-hour waterless fasts, he continues his (austerity with minimal, tasteless food) — completely abstaining from all delicious and flavored food items. This intense Anshan Sadhana (fasting and minimal intake practice) began on 3rd July and will continue until 12th September, completing 72 consecutive days.
On 13th September 2025, after 72 days of such severe penance, he will finally break his fast with Mahaparna (ritualistic food intake).
Information Updated On: 4 September 25 Contributor: Tejashri Wadkar Reference: Shri Rajeshji Pancholiya, Indore